Art of Animals: Linda St. ClairFebruary 8-9-10 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
This workshop will focus on creating paintings of animals that exhibit emotion. Working with value, color and brushwork, what to leave out and what is essential. Demo each day. Beginners to more advanced students welcome.
Cost: $450 member $475 non-members

Creative Expressions the Abstract Way: Vickie Jourdan
February 17-18 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Vickie will show you how to get started creating abstract paintings. Building up layers with heavy gesso and paint to get depth into your paintings. Beginners and all levels welcomeCost: $100 members $120 non-members

Collage as Fine Art: Kathleen Cooney
February 22-23 9:00 am – 12:00 pm My teacher, Edyi Lanprosona has imparted in me the love for colored paper, stamps, and seals. Kathleen will be sharing her methods to make a fun collage.
Cost: $125 members $140 non-members

Oil Painting Workshop: Bill Farnsworth
March 2-3 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Learn the principals of painting and how to achieve light. Demos every morning and a step by step building a painting. Also taught is taking photographs into a studio environment.
Cost: $325 members $350 non-members

Plein Air Landscapes: Peggy Root
April 4-5-6 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Peggy has spent the last 30 years painting the landscape of the Eastern United States. She works in oil directly from life on location. Her work is in private and corporate collections throughout the country.
Cost: $350 members $375 non-members (11 students only)

Taking Plein Air into the Studio: Dee Beard DeanMay 23-24-25 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Artists will receive challenging group and individualized instruction in studio painting. Dee will observe the artists’ works and help them to improve rather than change their individual styles.
Cost: $350 members $375 non-members